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What is another word for Demerit? – 123 Demerit Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    flaw fault weakness shortcoming defect imperfection drawback disadvantage liability handicap failing frailty inadequacy insufficiency deficiency demerit blemish imperfection defectiveness fallibility vulnerability failing weakness frailty inadequacy shortcoming disadvantage drawback limitation restriction impediment hindrance obstacle handicap disability

    Meaning of Demerit

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a demerit is a mark or record of unmeritorious or unapproved behavior, especially in a school or other institution.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines demerit as a quality or characteristic that makes something or someone less acceptable or desirable.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines demerit as a fault or weakness in someone's character or in something.

    Example Uses

    • The student received a demerit for talking back to the teacher, which affected his overall behavior grade.
    • The new policy has several demerits, including increased costs and reduced efficiency.
    • The demerit of the new employee's lack of experience was balanced by his enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    merit advantage benefit strength asset virtue excellence perfection flawlessness superiority distinction credit honor commendation praise accolade award recognition bonus incentive privilege perk

    Related Nouns

    demerit fault flaw defect weakness shortcoming disadvantage liability handicap failing frailty inadequacy insufficiency deficiency blemish imperfection defectiveness fallibility vulnerability limitation restriction impediment hindrance obstacle

    Related Verbs

    demerit penalize punish discipline criticize disapprove condemn censure reprehend rebuke reprimand admonish warn caution deter hinder obstruct impede restrict limit disable

    Related Adjectives

    demeritorious unmeritorious undesirable unacceptable unfavorable disadvantageous detrimental harmful injurious deleterious adverse unfavorable unwholesome unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient defective flawed imperfect fallible vulnerable